Rio Rico’s Rich History

Rio Rico Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization in Rio Rico, AZ

Prized for it’s natural beauty and unique setting like none other, Rio Rico is rich in history as we have learned from the remarkable natives, settlers, farmers, ranchers and miners that previously inhabited the area.

Spanish for “Rich River”, Rio Rico, along the Santa Cruz River valley, with Mt. San Cayetano towering above in Southern Arizona.